- Cost of Living
- Oman
- Spain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Oman compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oman is 1% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 3.685 (€8) | €12 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 2.390 (€5.06) | €7 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1.613 (€3.41) | €3.64 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.877 (€1.86) | €0.88 | + 110% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 1.401 (€2.96) | €2.37 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 0.783 (€1.66) | €1.78 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 2.149 (€4.55) | €5.84 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 1.277 (€2.70) | €1.73 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 0.708 (€1.50) | €1.13 | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 1.520 (€3.22) | €0.81 | + 295% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 5.167 (€11) | €7 | + 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 0.679 (€1.44) | €1.51 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.233 (€0.49) | €0.91 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Oman is 19% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 436 (€923) | €1,254 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 334 (€706) | €860 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 30 (€64) | €142 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 310 (€656) | €812 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 232 (€490) | €569 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 22 (€47) | €116 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 22 (€47) | €31 | + 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 117 (€249) | €387 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 26 (€55) | €89 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 2.516 (€5.32) | €8 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 2.551 (€5.40) | €11 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Oman is 5% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 21 (€45) | €79 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 21 (€44) | €31 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 37 (€78) | €79 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 30 (€64) | €94 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Oman is 35% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 6,333 (€13,399) | €20,212 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.199 (€0.42) | €1.20 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 16 (€34) | €49 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Oman is 10% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 3.034 (€6) | €6 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 9 (€20) | €4.94 | + 297% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 8 (€16) | €53 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 3.207 (€7) | €4.22 | + 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 2.618 (€5.54) | €2.68 | + 107% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 2.297 (€4.86) | €2.92 | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 0.881 (€1.86) | €1.26 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 1.727 (€3.65) | €1.71 | + 114% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 1.847 (€3.91) | €13 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Oman is 31% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 9 (€18) | €31 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 7 (€14) | €16 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 15 (€31) | €70 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 16 (€35) | €50 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 11 (€23) | €9 | + 161% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.170 (€4.59) | €2.30 | + 99% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 3.389 (€7) | €4.67 | + 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 205 (€433) | €469 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.390 (€0.83) | €0.27 | + 206% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 32 (€68) | €45 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1.480 (€3.13) | €5.08 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,383 prices entered by 1,610 different people.
Cost of living in Oman is 8% cheaper than in Spain
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